Acacia delibrata

Acacia delibrata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Acacia
Species: A. delibrata
Binomial name
Acacia delibrata
Benth.

Acacia delibrata is a perennial tree native to Western Australia.[1] It grows narrowly upward to a height of 2-8m. It flowers from March to August. It is not listed as being a threatened species.[2] The seed pods produce "a saponin which is irritant to the mucous membranes."[3]

Distribution map

References

  1. ILDIS
  2. FloraBase
  3. Acacia delibrata in BoDD Botanical Dermatology Database
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